About the Smalltown Boy Dance AI Video
The Smalltown Boy dance video is a viral two-person trend set to Bronski Beat's 1984 song: each person screams or clutches their head in an extreme wide-angle close-up, then the camera pulls back and the pair dance together in a courtyard. Your two photos replace both performers while the reference supplies the movement, camera, daylight and audio.
Upload two photos to create a courtyard scream-and-dance video starring you and a friend. GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst prepares a separate photorealistic identity sheet for each person, including full-body views and several face angles, keeping their hair, clothing and appearance consistent. Genjutsu Motion Transfer then recasts the original clip with those two sheets in the required performance order. Photo 2 takes the first screaming close-up and the frame-left role; Photo 1 takes the second head-clutching close-up and the frame-right role. The source supplies the handheld wide-angle camera, cuts, courtyard, daylight, motion and original audio. The video is about 25 seconds, vertical 9:16 at 480p.
How to make a Smalltown Boy dance AI video
- Upload Photo 1. Upload Photo 1 for the second close-up and right performer.
- Upload Photo 2. Upload Photo 2 for the first close-up and left performer.
- Generate. Check the credit cost and generate. The video takes about ten minutes.
- Preview and download. Preview and download your duo video with audio.
Which photo plays which role
Photo 2 takes the first screaming close-up (about 0–7 seconds) and stands on the left in the duo shots. Photo 1 takes the second head-clutching close-up (about 7–14 seconds) and stands on the right. Check the labels on each upload slot before generating: the roles are never swapped.
A separate identity sheet for each person
Each photo is turned into its own identity sheet, with full-body front and back views and several face angles, built from that person's photo alone. Only the two sheets are used for the video, so neither person's look is mixed into the other's.
Faces, hair and outfits from your photos
Each person keeps their face, hair, gender and outfit from their own photo, and nothing is taken from the original performers. Fast motion, hands over the face and the wide-angle lens can reduce consistency in some frames.
What is the Smalltown Boy trend?
In the Smalltown Boy trend, two people take turns pulling exaggerated faces into a wide-angle lens, one screaming and one clutching their head, before the camera pulls back and they dance together. This template recreates that performance with your two photos.
The sound is "Smalltown Boy", the 1984 debut single by the British synth-pop band Bronski Beat, from the album The Age of Consent.
Photo tips for a better result
- Use one person per photo with their face and hair unobstructed.
- Include the outfit you want in the video.
- Check the left/right labels before generating.
About the videos on this page
The sample video was generated by this template from the two sample photos shown, both of fictional people. The source reference clip is shown separately and labelled as such: it is the original performance your video follows, not a generated result.
Independent template
This is an independent AI template. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Bronski Beat or the rights holders of "Smalltown Boy". The song title is used only to describe the trend. Only upload photos you have the right to use.
Frequently asked questions
Which photo plays which role?
Photo 2 is the first close-up and left performer. Photo 1 is the second close-up and right performer, matching the supplied workflow.
Do I need character sheets?
No. Upload two ordinary photos; the workflow creates separate identity sheets before animating.
Which song is the Smalltown Boy trend set to?
"Smalltown Boy" by Bronski Beat, the British synth-pop band's 1984 debut single. Your video keeps the clip's original audio.
How long is the video?
About 25 seconds, vertical 9:16 at 480p. It follows the full source clip and includes the original audio.
Will my hair and outfit carry over?
The prompts keep each person's face, hair, body and outfit from their own photo. Fast motion, hands over the face and lens distortion can reduce consistency.
Is the sample video on this page an AI result?
Yes. It was generated by this template from the two sample photos shown. The labelled source clip is the original reference.
How many credits does it cost?
3,740 credits per video, covering both identity sheets and the full clip.
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